Behind every tonne mined and every ounce of gold produced are people, families, teamwork, and a commitment to getting everyone home safely.

The World of Underground Gold Mining – Colouring & Activity Book uses fictional characters inspired by real mining roles to introduce young readers to some of the workers, responsibilities and teamwork found throughout modern Australian underground gold mining.

Through these fictional characters, young readers are introduced to some of the many roles that help keep a modern underground mine operating — including nippers, drillers, truck drivers, loader operators, surveyors, geologists, engineers, tradespeople, safety professionals, environmental specialists, supervisors and managers.

Each character helps children discover what different mining workers do, why their role matters, and how their work connects with the wider mining team. Together, the roles represented in this first edition help show that safe and successful underground mining depends on people with different skills and responsibilities working together.

Alongside colouring and hands-on activities, the book encourages curiosity about mining careers, safety, teamwork, problem-solving, environmental responsibility, science and engineering — giving children a fun and age-appropriate way to explore the world of underground gold mining.

Created for children of mining families, curious kids and future miners, the book helps young readers better understand the world their parents, grandparents, relatives and friends may be part of — and the people, skills, teamwork and safety culture behind bringing gold from underground to the surface.

A tribute to the families that make underground mining possible.